The Israeli who warned about lax security in 1972, and later vowed that Israel would be back, expects Sochi to come off safely, despite the explosions in Volgograd
Europe
Switzerland Gives Pardoned Russian Oil Tycoon a Visa
The visa will allow Khodorkovsky to travel freely within the 26-nation Schengen area.
Report: Pope Francis ‘Shocked’ by Same-Sex Adoption Proposal
Bishop says Pope ‘encouraged me to speak out’
Shots Fired Outside Home of German Ambassador In Greece
Both governments quickly condemned the attack, which came days before Greece ascends to the presidency of the European Union
Second Deadly Blast Hits Southern Russian City
Explosion in Volgograd claims at least 14 lives and comes a day after 17 people were killed in a suicide bombing at the city’s central station
Court Uphold’s France’s 75-Percent ‘Millionaires’ Tax’
Will levy companies on incomes exceeding $1.38 million
Suicide Bomber in Russia Kills 17, Injures Dozens
Attack comes weeks before country is to host the Winter Olympics
Popes Francis and Benedict Break Bread at Vatican
For a truly holy meal
Vatican: Assad Sent Private Message to Pope
The pontiff has taken a personal interest in resolving the Syrian conflict
Anti-Putin Pussy Riot Members: ‘Drive Him Away’
Two of the three members were granted amnesty this week, and they say they will now focus their efforts entirely on activism.
Turkish Leader Lashes Out At Corruption Probe
Tayyip Erdogan said he believes he’s been targeted in a power struggle
Russia Drops Criminal Charges Against Greenpeace Activists
Ahead of Sochi Olympics
Pope Francis Delivers First Christmas Sermon
Leader of Catholic Church calls on the faithful to ‘walk in the light’